WAEC Government 2022 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

When a superior court declares an action of the executive ultra-vires, it means that

A. the executive should leave power
B. a vote of no confidence had been passed on the government
C. the judiciary is more powerful than the executive
D. the action is illegal and of no effectCorrect

Explanation

The judiciary can check the legislature and executive arms of government by declaring their actions as unconstitutional, ultra vires or null and void — meaning the action is illegal and of no effect.

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